Aquaculture Operator: Hatchery & Freshwater

Promatchconsultancy; Montrose; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Generous overtime

On-call payments

30 days annual leave

Full training and qualifications

Annual bonus scheme

Long-term career development

Job summary

Promatchconsultancy is recruiting on behalf of a leading independent Scottish salmon producer in Scourie, North West Sutherland for a Husbandry Operative covering freshwater and hatchery duties.

You will gain hands-on experience across hatchery and freshwater production, supported by training and industry qualifications, helping maintain high fish welfare standards and efficient operations. A full driving licence and transport are essential due to site locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in aquaculture is beneficial but not essential.
• A driving licence and own transport are essential due to site locations.

Responsibilities

• Feeding, grading, moving and vaccinating stock across hatchery and freshwater sites.
• Monitoring fish health, welfare and environmental conditions.
• Maintaining accurate records and site hygiene standards.
• Assisting with stock transfers and production activities throughout the freshwater cycle.
• Supporting day‑to‑day operation of hatchery and freshwater facilities.
• Ensuring health, safety and environmental standards are met.
• Participating in on‑call and rotational duties.
• Working collaboratively as part of a wider production team.

Skills

Aquaculture experience

Driving licence

Job description

Promatchconsultancy is recruiting on behalf of a leading independent Scottish salmon producer in Scourie, North West Sutherland for a Husbandry Operative covering freshwater and hatchery duties.

You will gain hands-on experience across hatchery and freshwater production, supported by training and industry qualifications, helping maintain high fish welfare standards and efficient operations. A full driving licence and transport are essential due to site locations.